Whirlpool Washer/Dryer - Manuel (Page 10)

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■ Did you select the correct water level? The water level
should be correct for the load size. The load should be under
water.
■ Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer’s
directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.
■ Did you line dry your clothing? If so, you can expect some
lint on the clothing. The air movement and tumbling of a dryer
removes lint from the load.
■ Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?
■ Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? Wash water colder
than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the
detergent.
■ Did you use the proper cycle time and agitation speed for
the load? Reducing wash time (duration) and agitation speed
are ways to reduce lint.
Load is wrinkled, twisted or tangled
■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer
as soon as it stops.
■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use cycles with shorter wash times and low wash and spin
speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling, tangling and
twisting.
■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing to reduce wrinkling, tangling and twisting.
■ Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles? If
safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold rinse
water.
■ Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be
sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right
faucets. A hot rinse followed by spin will cause wrinkling. See
the Installation Instructions.
■ Did you wrap items around the agitator? Drop items
loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items around the
agitator.
Stains, gray whites, dingy colors
■ Did you properly sort the load? Transfer of dye can occur
when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes
from whites and lights.
■ Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm
washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system
is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
■ Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard
water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
hard water.
■ Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be
sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right
faucets. See the Installation Instructions.
■ Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener? Measure detergent and
fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold
it in suspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse
portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener onto
clothes.
■ Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need
to install an iron filter.
Garments damaged
■ Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snagging and tearing of load.
■ Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling? Straps
and strings can easily become entangled in the load, causing
strain on seams and tearing.
■ Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and
broken threads in seams before washing.
■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing.
■ Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do not pour chlorine
bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on top of
the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer
(on some models). Do not use more than than the
manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load.
■ Did you follow the manufacturer’s care label instructions?
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER
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to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
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Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
■ Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers
require 240 volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
■ Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the PUSH TO START DRYER button firmly pressed?